Chapter 121: I Want to Sleep in Yurine's Bed!
After watching the most popular movie currently in theaters, Ryohei Tanaka took Yurine to Omotesando, one of Tokyo's four major fashion hubs.
He bought a set of matching couple's outfits.
For the guy, it was a white T-shirt with the word "live" printed on the chest in pink letters, paired with a pair of high-quality, knee-length blue denim shorts.
For the girl, it was also a white T-shirt, but with a pink bow graphic on the chest, paired with a blue denim skirt that went just above the ankles and had a slit up the front.
Ryohei and Yurine changed into their new outfits and walked out of the fitting rooms. They locked eyes, and both felt a flash of impressed surprise.
They complimented each other, then huddled together in front of the mirror to check their reflection. They both felt that they looked incredibly good together. He was handsome, and she was beautiful. The couple's outfits were simple in design, adorned with just a few clever details on a plain background. They weren't overly flashy, but they perfectly highlighted a youthful aura. The soft fabric fit their forms well, giving them a clean, sharp, and naturally fashionable look.
Instead of changing back, Ryohei and Yurine wore their new outfits right out of the specialty store and went to another shop to buy matching white sneakers.
As they walked down the street, anyone who saw them would agree they were a stunning couple that lit up the sidewalk. The rate of people turning to look at them was incredibly high.
After buying the matching outfits and sneakers, Ryohei and Yurine continued shopping, and he also bought her a Chanel bag. Girls generally love bags, and Yurine was no exception. She already had quite a collection in her closet.
By the time they finished exploring Omotesando, it was already past five o'clock. Ryohei drove Yurine to one of Tokyo's most popular attractions: the Skytree. The tickets had already been booked in advance.
After showing their "Tembo Deck + Tembo Galleria" combo tickets, Ryohei and Yurine took the elevator up to the 450-meter-high, 110-meter-long sloping corridor—the Tembo Galleria.
They enjoyed the stunning view of the Tokyo metropolis under the glow of the setting sun. The two of them also took plenty of pictures at the Tembo Galleria. These would all become cherished memories in the future.
By the time they had taken enough pictures and soaked in the scenery, the sky had darkened, and the lights of the city below gradually flickered to life. Ryohei and Yurine took the elevator down to the sky restaurant at the 340-meter mark. Overlooking the brilliant sea of city lights, they enjoyed dinner together.
After eating, Ryohei and Yurine took a lap around the Tembo Deck, taking more pictures, then visited the official gift shop and bought some souvenirs before exploring the surrounding area a bit more.
When they returned to their detached home, it was already past ten o'clock.
"We're home."
The couple, still in their matching outfits, entered the living room carrying large and small shopping bags.
Jashin-chan, Minos, and Medusa—who was staying the night—were sitting on the living room sofa, watching a late-night prank show.
"Welcome back," Minos replied, her voice bright. She was sitting with her pale legs crossed, hugging a throw pillow with a "Cartoon Cow" print on it as she looked toward the door.
Medusa, dressed in a loose pink nightgown, followed with her own greeting.
Jashin-chan, meanwhile, seemed to catch a scent. Her nose twitched, and her blue eyes darted to the bags in Ryohei's and Yurine's hands.
"We brought you guys a late-night snack."
Ryohei placed the separate bag carrying takoyaki and dango on the coffee table, then set down the other shopping bags he was holding.
"Your swimsuits, and the other stuff we bought earlier, are all in here."
"Mhm, mhm."
"You're the best, Servant! I was just getting a little hungry and wanted a snack," Jashin-chan said, happily standing up. She leaned over and opened the snack bag on the coffee table.
"Have you all bathed already?" Yurine asked in a gentle voice, looking at the three girls who were now happily dividing the snacks.
"Yep, we already washed up," Minos replied, popping a piece of takoyaki into her mouth with a skewer. She chewed a few times, a soft expression on her face.
"Then we'll use the bathroom."
...
She meant "we" literally.
After dropping off their respective spoils in their rooms, Ryohei went into the washroom first. By the time he had finished brushing his teeth and washing his face, Yurine—whose beauty had been completely unsealed now that she'd let her hair down from its twin-tails and taken off her eyepatch—also came into the room.
She picked up her toothbrush, squeezed some toothpaste onto it, and while rinsing her cup, she snuck glances at Ryohei, who had started taking off his clothes.
"If you want to look, just look, you know," Ryohei said, amused. He had caught her peeking. He found it incredibly cute.
He folded his T-shirt and placed it on the nearby shelf, then turned to Yurine and opened his arms wide, teasing her. "From the way you're looking, it seems like you really want to help me undress. Why don't you take care of the rest?"
"I do not!" Yurine's fair cheeks flushed red. She spat out her water and almost instinctively looked away, but then... her gaze drifted back.
"But... if Tanaka-kun is asking me to help..."
Though her mouth said no, her body was very honest. Yurine turned off the faucet, put down her toothbrush and cup, and walked toward him, blushing.
"I didn't ask you to, though," Ryohei teased, looking down at her, his eyes filled with laughter.
He reached out and stroked her soft, smooth, collagen-filled cheek, noting that it felt a little warmer than usual.
"Whoa! Your face is burning up!" Ryohei feigned being scalded, dramatically pulling his hand back.
Yurine just swatted him on the arm, then got to work pulling down his pants...
...
They shared a "Mandarin duck bath," and Ryohei felt it was wonderful.
By the time they came out of the bathroom, it was already the next day: 12:35 AM.
After the excitement, fatigue and sleepiness began to set in. They arrived in front of their respective bedroom doors. Ryohei turned his head and said to Yurine, "Hey, Yurine... why don't we sleep together tonight?"
"Hm?" Yurine's eyes widened slightly as she looked at him in surprise.
Ryohei quickly added, "I promise, just sleeping! Nothing else!"
"You were planning on doing 'something else'?" Yurine, her skin still rosy and her body feeling light, gently tapped Ryohei on the arm, giving him a somewhat flirtatious look. "Is that a confession?"
"How is that a confession?" Ryohei said, exasperated. He really wasn't planning anything; he just wanted to sleep while holding her.
"You promise!"
"I promise!" Ryohei said, making a sincere oath gesture.
"You're impossible..." Yurine averted her gaze, looking "helpless," though the small heart inside her chest began to pound faster again.
She wondered if Ryohei would actually behave, then looked at the two bedroom doors. "Whose room?"
"Yours! I want to sleep in Yurine's bed!" Ryohei replied instantly, with a shameless grin.
"Mhm," Yurine answered softly. She placed her hand on the handle of her bedroom door, pressed it down, and pushed the door open.
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